About Messac
Messac’s central location allows you to easily reach a number of Brittany’s top highlights. The coastal town of La Roche-Bernard is 10.5hrs to the south where you can sample the region’s famous oysters. It is also our closest base to Josselin (17.5hrs from Messac) with its iconic castle that sweeps majestically down to the water’s edge. Or, you can head north to busy Rennes (8.5hrs), Brittany’s capital city.
What you get on the base
Facilities
Toilets and showers
Wifi
Please note: We’re conscious local Covid guidelines often change so, to be cautious, our base toilets and showers will be closed throughout the 2021 season. Customers can use their onboard facilities once check in processes are completed and their boat is ready for boarding.
Extras & options for your cruise
The following extras are available to prebook or purchase locally at this base. A reduced fee will apply to items that are prebooked. Please see 'Prepare for your departure' for more details about each extra. Restrictions apply.
Practical extras
Early check-in & late check-out
Boat cleaning
Parking - (see 'Travel info' tab)
Car transfer (see 'Travel info' tab)
Eco cleaning pack
L.E.D. lantern
Top-deck cushions
Grocery packs
Wifi packs
Fun extras
Bike hire
Special occasion gift baskets
Gas barbecues
Opening hours
Address
Telephone
Travel to Messac
By train
Closest train stations:
- Messac: 2km
- Redon: 30km
- Rennes: 40km
- Nantes: 85km
By Road
Be prepared
It is your responsibility to familiarise yourself with local road rules and abide by them. Most European countries have a list of compulsory equipment that you must take with you. For driving advice and a list of the equipment you’ll need, please visit https://www.theaa.com/european-breakdown-cover/driving-in-europe
Parking
Private parking is available for a fee
By air
Closest airport(s):
Rennes: 40 km (E3)
Nantes: 100 km (E3)
Dinard Pleurtuit: 115 km (N136)
To book a taxi to or from the base you can contact the numbers below.
Taxi de la Vilaine (+33 (0) 299 346 142 | [email protected])
Taxi Chevillard (+33 (0) 660 672 335 | [email protected]).
Taxi de la Vilaine Guipry (+33 (0) 2 99 34 24 24)
Approximate price (4 passengers) from:
Rennes Airport (RNS)65€
Nantes Airport (NTE)142€
Dinard Pleuruit Airport (DNR) 181€
Messac Train Station 7€
Redon Train Station 53€
Rennes Train Station 65€
Nantes Train Station 129€
Arrival at Messac
For more details about:
- when to arrive at our bases
- what to expect when you arrive
- how to prepare for check-in
- what happens on your final day when you return your boat
visit our 'arrivals' page.
Local info
Payment Means
Please note that your security deposit, engine hours deposit (see compulsory costs) & any extras added at the base and are required to be paid in local currency by card. Our bases accept Visa & Mastercard, but not American Express.
Hotels
De La Gare - Messac - Tel: +33 (0) 299 34 27 79
La Gibeciere - Messac - Tel: +33 (0) 299 34 06 14
Lecoq-Gadby - Rennes - Tel: +33 (0) 299 38 05 55
Anne de Bretagne - Rennes - Tel: +33 (0) 299 31 49 49
Novotel Alma - Rennes - Tel: +33 (0) 299 86 14 14
Restaurants
La Table de Marysam – Messac - Tel: +33 (0) 299 34 61 30
Pizzeria Grill “L’ Escale - Messac - Tel: +33 (0) 299 34 60 97
Le Relais de la Gare - Messac - Tel: +33 (0) 299 78 11 32
Crêperie Du Port - Guipry - Tel: +33 (0) 299 34 78 18
Shops
Supermarket
In Guipry: Monday - Saturday: 8.45 – 19.00 Sunday: 9:00 - 12:30
Local market
Thursday morning at Guipry
Fishing
Fishing licenses are available at la Maison du tourisme 8 Square de la Liberté, 35480 Messac Tél – +33 (0) 299 34 61 60
Tourist Info
Square de la Liberte,
35480,
Messac Tel: +33 (0) 299 34 61 60
Doc/vet
Dr Etienne et Dr Laplane
16 rue Chapelle
35480
GUIPRY
Tel: +33 (0) 299 34 63 19
Veterinary
Groupe vétérinaire du Sud Vilaine
Rue de la Crépinière
35480
GUIPRY
Tel: +33 (0) 299 346 339
Tel: +33 (0) 299 347 541